The paddle is broken, The punishment Is served in full. The welts are faded And pain still lingers As it should. The lone receiver Of empty compliments Taken in And bought in full. The lesson's hammered The message has been Reinforced.
[Chorus:] You said there would not be Any reason To fear this world. But you're the reason You're the reason I feel Broken, And branded, And burning with doubt.
The welts are faded And the pain still lingers As it should.
These things are dealt in increments. Constant, and laced with detriment. How dare you ever feign surprise. When all those fingers point inside. They're piercing you.
[Chorus] You said there would not be Any reason To fear this world. But you're the reason You're the reason I feel Broken, And branded, And burning with doubt.